Cyclopentane- and -pentene-β-amino acids

ABSTRACT

New Cyclopentane- or cyclopentene-beta-aminoacid derivatives and their isomers, acid additional salts and metal salt complexes have strong antimicrobial and broad-spectrum antimycotic acitivity. As antimycotics they are especially active against dermatophyte, and biphasic fungi. The new compounds are also low toxicity antibacterial agents, effective against Gram positive bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The new Cyclopentane- or cyclopentene-beta-aminoacid derivatives are useful in human or veterinary medicine for combating dermatomycosis or systemic mycosis or local or systemic bacterial infections. In addition, the new compounds can also be used as preservatives, especially for water, foods, or organic materials such as polymers, lubricants, paints, fibers, leather, paper or wood.

This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/066,751,filed May 21, 1993, now abandoned.

The invention relates to cyclopentane- and -pentene-β-amino acids,processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments.

Aminopentenecarboxylic acid derivatives are known from J 63 287,754 A.2-Oxo-4,5-diphenyl-3,5-cyclopentadiene-1,3-dicarboxylates areadditionally known from the publication Chem. Ber. 106 (12), 2788-95.

The compound 2-amino-cyclopentane-carboxylic acid is known from EP-A0.298.640 as an antimicrobial active compound.

The invention now relates to cyclopentane- and -pentene-β-amino acids ofthe general formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, B, D, E, G, L, M and T areidentical or different and, with the proviso that at least one of theabovementioned substituents is not H, represent hydrogen, halogen,benzyl, hydroxyl or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8carbon atoms, which is optionally monosubstituted or disubstituted byidentical or different halogen, hydroxyl, phenyl, benzyloxy or carboxylsubstituents or by straight-chain or branched alkoxy, acyl- oralkoxycarbonyl each having up to 6 carbon atoms or by a group of theformula --NR⁴ R⁵,

in which

R⁴ and R⁵ are identical or different and denote hydrogen, phenyl orstraight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms,

or

B and D, E and G or L and M in each case together represent a radical ofthe formula ##STR2## in which R⁶ and R⁷ are identical or different anddenote hydrogen, halogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkoxy oroxyacyl each having up to 8 carbon atoms, benzyl or phenyl,

or

E and G and/or B and D together represent the radical of the formula ═Oor ═S,

or

B, D, E and G or E, G, L and M in each case together form a radical ofthe formula ##STR3## in which D' and G' have the abovementioned meaningof D and G, but do not simultaneously denote hydrogen

and

G and L have the abovementioned meaning

R² represents hydrogen or represents an amino-protective group, orrepresents straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8 carbon atoms,which is optionally monosubstituted or disubstituted by identical ordifferent hydroxyl or formyl substituents or by straight-chain orbranched acyl having up to 6 carbon atoms or by phenyl or benzoyl, eachof which is optionally substituted up to 2 times by identical ordifferent halogen, nitro or cyano substituents, or by straight-chain orbranched alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms,

or

represents straight-chain or branched acyl having up to 8 carbon atoms,or

represents benzoyl which is optionally substituted as described above,or

represents a group of the formula --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁸ denotes straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8 carbon atoms,benzyl or phenyl, where the latter are optionally substituted up to 3times by identical or different halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, cyano,trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy substituents or by straight-chain orbranched alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxycarbonyl each having up to 6 carbonatoms, carboxyl or by the abovementioned group --NR⁴ R⁵,

in which

R⁴ and R⁵ have the abovementioned meaning,

represents phenyl which is optionally substituted up to 3 times byidentical or different halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl,trifluoromethoxy, straight-chain or branched alkyl, acyl, alkoxy oralkoxycarbonyl substituents each having up to 6 carbon atoms or by agroup of the formula --NR⁴ R⁵ or --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁴, R⁵ and R⁸ have the abovementioned meaning,

or

represents an amino acid residue of the formula ##STR4## in which R⁹denotes cycloalkyl having 3 to 8 carbon atoms or aryl having 6 to 10carbon atoms or hydrogen, or denotes straight-chain or branched alkylhaving up to 8 carbon atoms,

where the alkyl is optionally substituted by cyano, methylthio,hydroxyl, mercapto or guanidyl or by a group of the formula --NR¹¹ R¹²or R¹³ --OC--,

in which

R¹¹ and R¹² independently of one another represent hydrogen,straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8 carbon atoms or phenyl,

and

R¹³ denotes hydroxyl, benzyloxy, alkoxy having up to 6 carbon atoms orthe abovementioned group --NR¹⁰ R¹¹,

or the alkyl is optionally substituted by cycloalkyl having 3 to 8carbon atoms or by aryl having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, which is in turnsubstituted by hydroxyl, halogen, nitro or alkoxy having up to 8 carbonatoms or by the group --NR¹¹ R¹²,

in which

R¹¹ and R¹² have the abovementioned meaning,

and

R¹⁰ denotes hydrogen or an amino-protective group

R³ represents hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to8 carbon atoms, which is optionally substituted by phenyl,

or

R² and R³ together represent the radical of the formula ═CHR¹⁴,

in which

R¹⁴ denotes hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 8carbon atoms, which is optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxyl,phenyl or carboxyl or by straight-chain or branched alkoxy oralkoxycarbonyl each having up to 6 carbon atoms,

V represents an oxygen or sulphur atom or the --NH group,

R¹ represents hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to8 carbon atoms or phenyl, where the latter are optionally substituted upto 3 times by identical or different hydroxyl, halogen, nitro, cyano,carboxyl, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy substitutents, bystraight-chain or branched alkoxy, in the case of phenyl also by alkyl,acyl or alkoxycarbonyl each having up to 6 carbon atoms or by a group ofthe formula --NR⁴ R⁵ or --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁴, R⁵ and R⁸ have the abovementioned meaning,

or in the case in which V represents the --NH group,

R¹ represents the group of the formula --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁸ has the abovementioned meaning,

if appropriate in an isomeric form, and their acid addition salts andmetal salt complexes.

The compounds according to the invention can also be present in the formof their salts. In general, salts with organic or inorganic bases oracids may be mentioned here.

The acids which can be adapted are preferably hydrohalic acids, such as,for example, hydrochloric acid and hydrobromic acid, in particularhydrochloric acid, and also phosphoric acid, nitric acid, sulphuricacid, mono- and bifunctional carboxylic acids and hydroxycarboxylicacids, such as, for example, acetic acid, maleic acid, malonic acid,oxalic acid, gluconic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, tartaric acid,citric acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid and lactic acid as well assulphonic acids, such as, for example, p-toluenesulphonic acid,1,5-naphthalenedisulphonic acid or camphorsulphonic acid.

Physiologically acceptable salts can also be metal or ammonium salts ofthe compounds according to the invention which have a free carboxylgroup. Those particularly preferred are, for example, sodium, potassium,magnesium or calcium salts, as well as ammonium salts which are derivedfrom ammonia, or organic amines such as, for example, ethylamine, di- ortriethylamine, di- or triethanolamine, dicyclohexylamine,dimethylaminoethanol, arginine, lysine, ethylenediamine orphenethylamine.

Amino-protective groups in the context of the invention are thecustomary amino-protective groups used in peptide chemistry.

These preferably include: benzyloxycarbonyl,3,4-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 3,5-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl,2,4-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 4-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl,4-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl, 2-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl,2-nitro-4,5-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl,tert-butoxycarbonyl, allyloxycarbonyl, vinyloxycarbonyl,2-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, phthaloyl,2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl, 2,2,2-trichloro-tert-butoxycarbonyl,menthyloxycarbonyl, 4-nitrophenoxycarbonyl, fluorenyl-9-methoxycarbonyl(Fmoc), formyl, acetyl, propionyl, pivaloyl, 2-chloroacetyl,2-bromoacetyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl, 2,2,2-trichloroacetyl, benzoyl,benzyl, 4-chlorobenzoyl, 4-bromobenzoyl, 4-nitrobenzoyl, phthalimido,isovaleroyl or benzyloxymethylene, 4-nitrobenzyl, dinitrobenzyl,4-nitrophenyl or 2-nitrophenylsulphenyl.

The compounds according to the invention can exist in stereoisomericforms, which behave, for example, either as image and mirror image(enantiomers), or which do not behave as image and mirror image(diastereomers), or as a diastereomer mixture or as pure cis- ortrans-isomers respectively. The invention relates both to the antipodes,racemic forms and diastereomer mixtures as well as to the pure isomers.Like the diastereomers, the racemic forms can be separated in a knownmanner into the stereoisomerically uniform constituents. Separation intothe stereoisomerically uniform compounds is carried out, for example, bymeans of a chromatographic resolution of diastereomeric esters andamides on optically active phases. Crystallisation of diastereomericsalts is additionally possible.

Preferred compounds of the general formula (I) are those

in which

A, B, D, E, G, L, M and T are identical or different and, with theproviso that at least one of the abovementioned substituents is not H,represent hydrogen, halogen, benzyl, hydroxyl or straight-chain orbranched alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms, which is optionallymonosubstituted or disubstituted by identical or different halogen,benzyloxy or hydroxyl substituents, by straight-chain or branchedalkoxy, acyl or alkoxycarbonyl each having up to 4 carbon atoms or by agroup of the formula --NR⁴ R⁵,

in which

R⁴ and R⁵ are identical or different and denote hydrogen orstraight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms,

or

B and D, E and G or L and M in each case together represent a radical ofthe formula ##STR5## in which R⁶ and R⁷ are identical or different anddenote hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, or straight-chain orbranched alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms, benzyl or phenyl,

or

E and G and/or B and D together represent the radical of the formula ═Oor ═S,

or

B, D, E and G or E, G, L and M in each case together form a radical ofthe formula ##STR6## in which D' and G' have the abovementioned meaningof D and G, but do not simultaneously represent hydrogen

and

G and L have the abovementioned meaning,

R² represents hydrogen or represents Boc, benzyl, benzyloxycarbonyl,allyloxycarbonyl or 9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc), or representsstraight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms, which isoptionally substituted by hydroxyl or formyl or by straight-chain orbranched acyl having up to 4 carbon atoms or by phenyl or benzoyl, eachof which is optionally substituted by halogen, nitro or cyano, or bystraight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms,

or

represents straight-chain or branched acyl having up to 6 carbon atomsor benzoyl which is optionally substituted as described above,

or

represents a group of the formula --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁸ denotes straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms,phenyl or benzyl, where the latter is optionally substituted up to 2times by identical or different halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, cyano,trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy substituents or by straight-chain orbranched alkyl or alkoxy each having up to 4 carbon atoms or by theabovementioned group of the formula --NR⁴ R⁵,

in which

R⁴ and R⁵ have the abovementioned meaning,

represents phenyl which is optionally substituted up to 2 times byidentical or different halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl,trifluoromethoxy, straight-chain or branched alkyl, acyl, alkoxy oralkoxycarbonyl substituents each having up to 4 carbon atoms or by agroup of the formula --NR⁶ R⁷ or --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ have the abovementioned meaning,

or

represents an amino acid residue of the formula ##STR7## in which R⁹denotes hydrogen, straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 6 carbonatoms or benzyl

and

R¹⁰ denotes hydrogen, benzyloxycarbonyl, Fmoc or tert-butoxycarbonyl,

R³ represents hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to6 carbon atoms or benzyl,

or

R² and R³ together represent the radical of the formula ═CHR¹⁴,

in which

R¹⁴ denotes hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 6carbon atoms, which is optionally substituted by halogen or hydroxyl, orby straight-chain or branched alkoxy or alkoxycarbonyl each having up to4 carbon atoms,

V represents an oxygen or sulphur atom or the --NH group,

represents hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 6carbon atoms or phenyl, where the latter are optionally substituted upto 2 times by identical or different hydroxyl, halogen, nitro, cyano,trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy substituents, by straight-chain orbranched alkoxy, acyl or alkoxycarbonyl each having up to 4 carbon atomsor by a group of the formula --NR⁴ R⁵ or --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁴, R⁵ and R⁸ have the abovementioned meaning,

or in the case in which V represents the --NH group,

R¹ represents the group of the formula --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁸ has the abovementioned meaning,

if appropriate in an isomeric form, and their acid addition salts andmetal salt complexes.

Particularly preferred compounds of the general formula (I) are those

in which

A, B, D, E, G, L, M and T are identical or different and, with theproviso that at least one of the abovementioned substituents is not H,represent hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, benzyl or hydroxyl, or

represent straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms,which is optionally monosubstituted or disubstituted by identical ordifferent hydroxyl or benzyloxy substituents,

or

B and D, E and G or L and M in each case together represent a radical ofthe formula ##STR8## in which R⁶ and R⁷ are identical or different anddenote hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or straight-chain orbranched alkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl, or

E and G and/or B and D together represent the radical of the formula ═Oor ═S,

or

B, D, E and G or E, G, L and M in each case together form a radical ofthe formula ##STR9## in which D' and G' have the abovementioned meaningof D and G, but do not simultaneously represent hydrogen,

G and L are identical or different and denote hydrogen or methyl,

R² represents hydrogen, allyloxycarbonyl, benzyl, Boc or Fmoc, or

represents straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms,or

represents straight-chain or branched acyl having up to 4 carbon atomsor

represents a group of the formula --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁸ denotes straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms,phenyl or benzyl, where the latter are optionally substituted byhydroxyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, nitro, cyano, methyl, ethyl ormethoxy,

or

represents an amino acid residue of the formula ##STR10## in which R⁹denotes hydrogen, straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbonatoms or benzyl

and

R¹⁰ denotes hydrogen, tert-butoxycarbonyl or Fmoc,

R³ represents hydrogen or

represents straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms,

or

R² and R³ together represent the radical of the formula ═CHR¹⁴

in which

R¹⁴ denotes hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4carbon atoms,

V represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom or the --NH group,

R¹ represents hydrogen or straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to4 carbon atoms or phenyl, where the latter are optionally substituted byfluorine, chlorine, bromine, nitro, cyano, methoxy or ethoxy or by agroup of the formula --NR⁴ R⁵ or --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁴ and R⁵ are identical or different and denote hydrogen, methyl orethyl

and

R⁸ has the abovementioned meaning,

or in the case in which V represents the --NH group,

R¹ represents the group of the formula --SO₂ R⁸,

in which

R⁸ has the abovementioned meaning,

if appropriate in an isomeric form, and their acid addition salts andmetal salt complexes.

Additionally, processes for the preparation of the compounds of thegeneral formula (I) according to the invention have been found,characterised in that

A! compounds of the general formula (II) ##STR11## in which A, B, D, L,M and T have the abovementioned meaning,

are converted in organic solvents, preferably dioxane, first with (C₁-C₃)-trialkylsilyl azides, then with ethers, in the presence of water,to the compounds of the general formula (III) ##STR12## in which A, B,D, L, M and T have the abovementioned meaning,

and in a next step the products are reacted with acids, preferablyhydrochloric acid, with ring opening to give the compounds of thegeneral formula (Ia) ##STR13## in which A, B, D, L, M and T have theabovementioned meaning,

and if appropriate an elimination with acids, preferably hydrochloricacid, is added,

or

B! compounds of the general formula (IV) ##STR14## in which A, B, D, E,L, M and T have the abovementioned meaning,

are converted by reaction with chlorosulphonyl isocyanate first to thecompounds of the general formula (V) ##STR15## in which A, B, D, E, L, Mand T have the abovementioned meaning,

and then the amine and carboxyl function are set free with acids,preferably hydrochloric acid, with ring opening,

or

C! compounds of the general formula (VI) ##STR16## in which B, D, E, G,L, M and T have the abovementioned meaning,

and

R¹⁵ represents C₁ -C₄ -alkyl,

are converted by reaction with amines of the general formula (VII)

    H.sub.2 N--R.sup.16                                        (VII)

in which

R¹⁶ represents benzyl which is optionally substituted by halogen, NO₂,cyano or C₁ -C₄ -alkyl or represents the radical of the formula --CH(C₆H₄ -pOCH₃)₂,

in organic solvents, if appropriate in the presence of a base, to thecompounds of the general formula (VIII) ##STR17## in which B, D, E, G,L, M, R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ have the abovementioned meaning,

and then by double hydrogenation first the double bond is reduced, thenthe amine function is set free and in a last step the carboxylic acidesters are hydrolysed using acids,

and fundamentally the substituents A-T are derivatised, if appropriatewith prior blockage of the amine function, by reaction of the protectivegroups according to customary methods, for example by oxidation,reduction or alkylation,

and in the case of the acids the esters are hydrolysed according tocustomary methods,

and in the case of the other definitions mentioned above for V and R¹,they are likewise derivatised according to customary methods, such as,for example, amidation, sulphonation or sulphoamidation, if appropriatein the presence of auxiliaries such as catalysts and dehydrating agents,starting from the corresponding carboxylic acids, if appropriate withprior activation,

and in the case of the pure enantiomers a resolution is carried out.

The process according to the invention can be illustrated by way ofexample by the following reaction scheme: ##STR18##

Suitable solvents for the individual steps of processes A!, B! and C!are water and all inert organic solvents which do not change under thereaction conditions. These preferably include alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, propanol or isopropanol, ethers such as diethyl ether, dioxane,diisopropyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, glycol monomethyl ether or glycoldimethyl ether, or chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as chloroform ormethylene chloride, or amides such as dimethylformamide,dimethylacetamide or hexamethylphosphoramide, or glacial acetic acid,dimethyl sulphoxide, acetonitrile or pyridine. Those preferred for theindividual steps are diisopropyl ether, diethyl ether, dioxane,methanol, ethanol and dichloromethane.

The reaction temperatures can be varied within a relatively wide range.In general, the reaction is carried out between -78° C. and +150° C.,preferably between -10° C. and +100° C.

The reactions can be carried out at normal pressure, but also atelevated or reduced pressure (for example 0.5 to 80 bar). In general,the reactions are carried out at normal pressure or at an elevatedpressure of 3 to 80 bar.

When carrying out process variants A!, B! and C! according to theinvention, any desired ratio of the substances participating in thereaction can be used. In general, however, the reaction is carried outusing molar amounts of the reactants. The substances according to theinvention are preferably isolated and purified by distilling off thesolvent in vacuo and recrystallising the residue, which may only beobtained crystalline after ice-cooling, from a suitable solvent. In somecases, it may be necessary to purify the compounds according to theinvention by chromatography.

Suitable oxidising agents are, for example, hydrogen peroxide, sodiumperiodate, peracids such as m-chloroperbenzoic acid or potassiumpermanganate. Hydrogen peroxide, m-chloroperbenzoic acid and sodiumperiodate are preferred.

Suitable bases are organic amines (trialkyl(C₁ -C₆)amines) such as, forexample, triethylamine or heterocycles such as pyridine,methylpiperidine, piperidine or morpholine. Triethylamine is preferred.

The acids employed for the ring opening (V) are in general mineralacids. Those preferred here are hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid,sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid or else mixtures of the acids mentioned.Hydrochloric acid is preferred.

Suitable acids for the deblocking (III) are C₁ -C₆ -carboxylic acidssuch as, for example, acetic acid or propionic acid. Acetic acid ispreferred.

The acid is in general employed in an amount from 2 mol to 30 mol,preferably from 5 mol to 15 mol, in each case relative to 1 mol of thecompounds of the general formulae (III) and (V).

The carboxylic acid esters are hydrolysed according to customary methodsby treating the esters in inert solvents with customary bases, it beingpossible to convert the initially formed salts into the free carboxylicacids by treating with acid.

The hydrolysis of the carboxylic acid esters can also be carried outusing one of the abovementioned acids.

Suitable bases for the hydrolysis are the customary inorganic bases.These preferably include alkali metal hydroxides or alkaline earth metalhydroxides such as, for example, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxideor barium hydroxide, or alkali metal carbonates such as sodium carbonateor potassium carbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate, or alkali metalalkoxides such as sodium ethoxide, sodium methoxide, potassium ethoxide,potassium methoxide or potassium tert-butoxide. Sodium hydroxide orpotassium hydroxide are particularly preferably employed.

Suitable solvents for the hydrolysis are water or the organic solventscustomary for hydrolysis. These preferably include alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol or butanol, or ethers such astetrahydrofuran or dioxane, or dimethylformamide or dimethyl sulphoxide.Alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol or isopropanol areparticularly preferably used. It is also possible to employ mixtures ofthe solvents mentioned.

The hydrolysis is in general carried out in a temperature range from 0°C. to +100° C., preferably from +20° C. to +80° C.

In general, the hydrolysis is carried out at normal pressure. However,it is also possible to work at reduced pressure or at elevated pressure(for example from 0.5 to 5 bar).

When carrying out the hydrolysis, the base or the acid is in generalemployed in an amount from 1 to 3 mol, preferably from 1 to 1.5 mol,relative to 1 mol of the ester. Molar amounts of the reactants arepreferably used.

When carrying out the reaction, in the first step the salts of thecompounds according to the invention are formed as intermediates whichcan be isolated. The acids according to the invention are obtained bytreating the salts with customary inorganic acids. These preferablyinclude mineral acids such as, for example, hydrochloric acid,hydrobromic acid, sulphuric acid or phosphoric acid. It has provenadvantageous in the preparation of the carboxylic acids to acidify thebasic reaction mixture from the hydrolysis in a second step withoutisolation of the salts. The acids can then be isolated in a customarymanner.

By way of example of the abovementioned derivatisation possibilities,the amidation and sulphonation or sulphonamidation will be illustratedhere.

The amidation is in general carried out in inert solvents in thepresence of a base and of a dehydrating agent.

Suitable solvents here are inert organic solvents which do not changeunder the reaction conditions. These include halogenohydrocarbons suchas dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane,1,2-dichloroethane, trichloroethane, tetrachloroethane,1,2-dichloroethylene or trichloroethylene, hydrocarbons such as benzene,xylene, toluene, hexane, cyclohexane or mineral oil fractions,nitromethane, dimethylformamide, acetonitrile orhexamethylphosphoramide. It is also possible to employ mixtures of thesolvents. Dichloromethane is particularly preferred.

Suitable bases for the amidation are the customary basic compounds.These preferably include alkali metal and alkaline earth metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide or barium hydroxide, alkali metal hydrides such as sodiumhydride, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal carbonates such as sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, or alkali metal alkoxides such as, forexample, sodium methoxide or ethoxide, potassium methoxide or ethoxideor potassium. tert-butoxide, or organic amines such asbenzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, tetrabutylammonium hydroxide,pyridine, triethylamine or N-methylpiperidine.

The amidation is in general carried out in a temperature range from 0°C. to 150° C., preferably at 25° C. to 40° C.

The amidation is in general carried out at normal pressure. However, itis also possible to carry out the process at reduced pressure or atelevated pressure (for example in a range from 0.5 to 5 bar).

Suitable dehydrating reagents are carbodiimides such as, for example,diisopropyl carbodiimide, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide orN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'ethyl-carbodiimide hydrochloride or carbonylcompounds such as carbonyldiimidazole or 1,2-oxazolium compounds such as2-ethyl-5-phenyl-1,2-oxazolium-3-sulphonate or propanephosphonicanhydride or isobutyl chloroformate orbenzotriazolyloxy-tris-(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate ordiphenyl phosphoramidate or methanesulphonyl chloride, if appropriate inthe presence of bases such as triethylamine or N-ethylmorpholine orN-methylpiperidine or dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and N-hydroxysuccinimide.

The sulphonation or sulphoamidation is carried out in the abovementionedinert solvents, if appropriate using the bases and dehydrating agentsalso mentioned above.

The sulphonation and sulphoamidation are in general carried out atnormal pressure. However, it is also possible to carry out the processesat reduced pressure or elevated pressure (for example in a range from0.5 to 5 bar).

The sulphonation and the sulphoamidation are in general carried out in atemperature range from 0° C. to +150° C., preferably from +25° C. to+40° C.

The commercially available amines and their derivatives known from theliterature are in general suitable for the amidation.

The sulphonation and sulphoamidation are in general also carried outusing the customary sulphonic acids and their activated derivatives.

The esterification of the acids is carried out by a customary method byreacting the acids with the appropriate alcohols, if appropriate in oneof the abovementioned solvents in the presence of a catalyst. Thisalcohol is preferably also employed as a solvent.

Catalysts which can be employed are inorganic acids, such as, forexample, sulphuric acid or inorganic acid chlorides, such as, forexample, thionyl chloride, or p-toluenesulphonic acid.

In general, 0.01 to 1, preferably 0.05 to 0.5, mol of catalyst isemployed relative to 1 mol of reactant.

Both the esterification and the amidation can optionally proceed viaactivated stages of the carboxylic acids, such as, for example, acidhalides, which are prepared from the corresponding acid by reaction withthionyl chloride, phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus pentachloride,phosphorus tribromide or oxalyl chloride. The acid addition salts of thecompounds of the formula (I) can be obtained in a simple manner bycustomary salt formation methods, for example by dissolving a compoundof the formula (I) in a suitable solvent and adding the acid, forexample hydrochloric acid, and isolated in a known manner, for exampleby filtering off, and optionally purified by washing with an inertorganic solvent.

The removal of the amino-protective groups is carried out in a mannerknown per se.

The conversion of double bonds to carbonyl functions is carried out byozonolysis and reduction of the ozonides with reducing agents such as,for example, dimethyl sulphoxide, zinc or (C₁ -C₃)-trialkylphosphines.

The reduction of alkoxycarbonyl compounds or aldehydes to thecorresponding alcohols is in general carried out using hydrides, such assodium borohydride or potassium borohydride, preferably using sodiumborohydride in inert solvents such as ethers, hydrocarbons or alcoholsor mixtures thereof, preferably in ethers such as, for example, diethylether, tetrahydrofuran or dioxane, or alcohols such as ethanol, in thecase of the ketones and aldehydes preferably using sodium borohydride inethanol, in a temperature range from 0° C. to +150° C., preferably from+20° C. to +100° C., at normal pressure.

The introduction of double bonds is in general carried out by conversionof the alcohols to the corresponding mesylates, tosylates, bromides,iodides or arylselenyl compounds, preferably using 2-nitrophenylselenocyanate and tri-n-butylphosphine, and subsequent elimination ofthe leaving groups using bases, preferably using one of theabovementioned organic amines, or by elimination of the selenyl groupsby oxidation, preferably using H₂ O₂ in H₂ O/THF.

Suitable solvents for the alkylation are customary organic solventswhich do not change under the reaction conditions. These preferablyinclude ethers such as diethyl ether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran or glycoldimethyl ether, or hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene,hexane, cyclohexane or mineral oil fractions, or halogenohydrocarbonssuch as dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane,dichloroethylene, trichloroethylene or chlorobenzene, or ethyl acetate,or triethylamine, pyridine, dimethyl sulphoxide, dimethylformamide,hexamethylphosphoramide, acetonitrile, acetone or nitromethane. It isalso possible to use mixtures of the solvents mentioned. Dichloromethaneis preferred.

The alkylation is carried out in the abovementioned solvents attemperatures from 0° C. to +150° C., preferably at room temperatures upto +100° C., at normal pressure. The hydrogenations (reductions,removals of protective groups) are in general carried out in one of theabovementioned solvents such as alcohols, for example methanol, ethanolor propanol, in the presence of a noble metal catalyst such as platinum,platinum/C, palladium, palladium on animal carbon or Raney nickel, inthe case of the double bond of the compound of the general formula(VIII) preferably using H₂ /platinum or using H₂ /palladium.

Catalysts used are in general acids. These preferably include inorganicacids such as, for example, hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid, ororganic sulphonic or carboxylic acids such as, for example,methanesulphonic acid, ethanesulphonic acid, benzenesulphonic acid,toluenesulphonic acid, acetic acid or propionic acid.

The hydrogenations can be carried out at normal, elevated or reducedpressure (for example 0.5-5 bar).

The catalysts and bases are in general employed in an amount from 0 molto 10 mol, preferably from 1.5 mol to 3.5 mol, in each case relative to1 mol of the compounds of the general formulae (IV), (V), (VI) and(VIII).

The acid is in general employed in an amount from 2 mol to 30 mol,preferably from 5 mol to 15 mol, in each case relative to 1 mol of thecompounds of the general formulae (IV), (V), (VI) and (VIII).

The compounds of the general formula (II) are in the main new and can beprepared, for example, by first setting free, in compounds of thegeneral formula (IX) ##STR19## in which A, B, D, L, M and T have theabovementioned meaning,

the corresponding dicarboxylic acids by basic hydrolysis, preferablyusing lithium hydroxide/H₂ O in one of the abovementioned solvents,preferably tetrahydrofuran, then reacting with propionic anhydride.

The compounds of the general formula (IX) are known per se or can beprepared by customary methods cf. H. J. Gais, J. Org. Chem. 1989, 54,5115!.

The compounds of the general formulae (V) and (VIII) are new and can beprepared, for example, by the abovementioned processes.

The compounds of the general formula (IV) are known per se or can beprepared by a customary method.

The compounds of the general formula (VI) are in the main known or canbe prepared by methods known from the literature cf. JOC, 1983, 48,5364; JACS, 1951, 73, 4286; JACS, 1978, 100 6728!.

The amines of the general formula (VII) are known and can be prepared bycustomary methods or are commercially available.

The compounds of the general formula (Ia) are new and can be prepared bythe abovementioned process.

Starting from the racemates, the pure enantiomers can be obtained byfirst blocking the amine function with a protective group, preferablyFmoc, then after reaction with chiral amines, such as, for example,phenethylamine or (-)-quinine, preferably with phenethylamine,crystallising the corresponding diastereomeric salts and in a last stepremoving the protective group, for example with liquid ammonia.

The process can be illustrated by way of example by the followingreaction scheme: ##STR20##

The above preparation processes are only given for clarification. Thepreparation of the compounds of the general formulae (I) and (Ia)according to the invention is not restricted to these processes, and anymodification of these processes can be used for the preparation in thesame way.

The compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention andtheir acid addition salts have strong antimicrobial and antimycoticactions. Thus they have, for example, a very wide spectrum ofantimycotic action, in particular against dermatophytes and yeast fungias well as biphasic fungi, for example against Candida species such asCandida albicans, Epidermophyton species such as Epidermophytonfloccosum, Aspergillus species such as Aspergillus niger and Aspergillusfumigatus, Trichophyton species such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes,Microsporon species such as Microsporon felineum as well as Torulopsisspecies, such as Torulopsis glabrata. The list of these microorganismsunder no circumstances represents a limitation of the microorganismswhich can be controlled, but is only of illustrative character.

                  TABLE A                                                         ______________________________________                                                Dose                                                                           mg/kg,                Number of sur-                                 Ex. No. 2 × daily!                                                                          Administration                                                                           viving animals                                 ______________________________________                                        Control                        1/10                                           1       25.50       sc,po      7/10                                           2       25          sc,po      9/10                                           9       25          sc         3/10                                           32      10          sc,po      10/10                                          37      10          sc,po      10/10                                          41      50          po         7/10                                           45      25          po         10/10                                          46      25          po         8/10                                           47      25          po         8/10                                           49      10          po         8/10                                           ______________________________________                                    

Indication areas in human medicine which can be mentioned by way ofexample are:

Dermatomycoses and systemic mycoses caused by Trichophytonmentagrophytes and other Trichophyton species, Microsporon species andEpidermophyton floccosum, yeast fungi and biphasic fungi as well asmould fungi.

Indication areas in veterinary medicine which can be mentioned by way ofexample are:

All dermatomycoses and systemic mycoses, in particular those which arecaused by the abovementioned pathogens.

The compounds according to the invention moreover show an unforeseeable,useful spectrum of antibacterial activity.

They have low toxicity and are antibacterially active againstgram-positive organisms, in particular also against those microorganismswhich are resistant to various antibiotics, such as, for example,penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides and quinolones.

These useful properties make possible their use as chemotherapeuticactive compounds in medicine and as substances for the preservation ofinorganic and organic materials, in particular of organic materials ofall types, for example polymers, lubricants, dyes, fibres, leather,paper and wood, of foodstuffs and of water.

Using the compounds according to the invention, gram-positive bacteriacan be combated, and the diseases caused by these pathogens can beprevented, ameliorated and/or cured. They are therefore particularlyhighly suitable for the prophylaxis and chemotherapy of local andsystemic infections in human and veterinary medicine which are caused bythese pathogens.

Thus, a logarithmically growing S. aureus 133 cutlture was diluted withphysiological saline solution so that 1×10⁸ bacteria could be injectedintraperitoneally into mice in 0.25 ml. The treatment of the infectedanimals took place 0.5 and 3 hours after infection. The survival of themice was recorded up to the 6th day after infection.

    ______________________________________                                                    % surviving on the                                                Example 32  1st    2nd      3rd 4th   5th 6th day                             ______________________________________                                        Dose group                                                                    2 × 25 mg/kg                                                                        100    50       50  50    50  50                                  2 × 50 mg/kg                                                                        100    67       50  50    50  50                                  2 × 100 mg/kg                                                                       100    100      83  83    83  83                                  Infection   33     17       17  17    17  17                                  control                                                                       ______________________________________                                    

Example 32 shows a dose-dependent therapeutic effect compared to theuntreated infection control.

    ______________________________________                                                 % Surviving on the                                                                          % Surviving infection control                          Example No.                                                                            1st day  2nd day  1st day  2nd day                                   ______________________________________                                        2        83       50       33       16                                        5        67       33       33       16                                        16       83       50       33       16                                        17b      50       50       33       16                                        24       83       33       33       16                                        37       100      50       67       16                                        ______________________________________                                    

The novel active compound can be converted in a known manner into thecustomary formulations, such as tablets, coated tablets; capsules,pills, granules, suppositories, aerosols, syrups, emulsions, suspensionsand solutions, pastes, ointments, gels, creams, lotions, powders orsprays, using inert, non-toxic, pharmaceutically suitable excipients orsolvents. In this case, the therapeutically active compound should ineach case be present in a concentration of about 0.1 to 99.9% by weight,preferably of about 0.5 to 95% by weight, of the total mixture, i.e. inamounts which are sufficient in order to achieve the given dose range.

The active compound or compounds can optionally be present in one ormore of the abovementioned excipients and in microencapsulated form.

Apart from the compounds according to the invention, the abovementionedpharmaceutical preparations can also contain further pharmaceuticalactive compounds.

The formulations are prepared, for example, by extending the activecompounds with solvents and/or excipients, if appropriate usingemulsifiers and/or dispersants, where, for example, in the case of theuse of water as a diluent, organic solvents can optionally be used asauxiliary solvents.

Administration is carried out in a customary manner, preferably orallyor parenterally, in particular perlingually or intravenously.

In the case of parenteral administration, solutions of the activecompound using suitable liquid excipient materials can be employed.

In general, it has proven advantageous both in human and in veterinarymedicine to administer the active compound or compounds according to theinvention in total amounts of about 0.5 to about 500, preferably 5 to100, mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours, if appropriate in the form ofseveral individual doses, to achieve the desired results. An individualdose preferably contains the active compound or compounds according tothe invention in amounts of about 1 to about 80, in particular 3 to 30,mg/kg of body weight.

In general, it has proven advantageous in the case of intravenousadministration to administer amounts of from about 0.001 to 10 mg/kg,preferably about 0.01 to 5 mg/kg, of body weight to achieve effectiveresults, and in the case of oral administration the dose is about 0.01to 25 mg/kg, preferably 0.1 to 10 mg/kg of body weight.

In spite of this, it may sometimes be necessary to deviate from theamounts mentioned, namely depending on the body weight or on the type ofapplication route, on individual behaviour towards the medicament, themanner of its formulation and the time or interval at whichadministration takes place. Thus, in some cases it may be sufficient tomanage with less than the abovementioned minimum amount, while in othercases the upper limit mentioned must be exceeded. In the case of theadministration of relatively large amounts, it may be advisable todivide these into several individual doses over the course of the day.

Starting Compounds

EXAMPLE I 1,2-cis-4-Methylene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid##STR21##

A solution of LiOH.H₂ O (7.8 g; 185 mmol) in 150 ml of water is addeddropwise at 0° C. to a solution of diethyl1,2-cis-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylate (19.0 g; 84 mmol) in100 ml of THF. The resulting solution is stirred at room temperature for20 h, the THF is stripped off in vacuo and the residue is extracted oncewith 40 ml of ether. The aqueous phase is brought to pH 2 with 10%strength hydrochloric acid and extracted three times with 200 ml ofethyl acetate each time. The combined ethyl acetate phases are driedover Na₂ SO₄ and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo.

Yield: 13.4 g (93% of theory), M.p.: 116°-120° C., C₈ H₁₀ O₄ (170.2).

EXAMPLE II 1,2-cis-4-Methylene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Anhydride##STR22##

A solution of the compound from Example I (13.0 g; 76.5 mmol) in 65 mlof propionic anhydride is heated under reflux for 3 h. The solvent isstripped off at 60° C./0.5 mm Hg and the residue is distilled.

Yield: 10.0 g (86% of theory), B.p.: 130°-140° C./0.1 mm Hg, M.p.:47°-49° C., C₈ H₈ O₃ (152.1).

EXAMPLE III 6-Methylene-cyclopentano 3,4-d!oxazine-2,4-(1H)-dione##STR23##

A solution of the compound from Example II (8.8 g, 58 mmol) andtrimethylsilyl azide (7.9 g, 69 mmol) in 60 ml of dioxane is heated at80° C. for 2 h. The solvent is stripped off in vacuo, the residue istaken up in 80 ml of ether and the solution is treated with H₂ O (0.52g, 29 mmol). The mixture is vigorously stirred for 5 min and kept at 6°C. for 2 days. Precipitated product is filtered off and washed withdiethyl ether.

Yield: 4.2 g (43% of theory), M.p.: 145° C. (decomposition), C₈ H₉ NO₃(167.2).

EXAMPLE IV Methyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-selenyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR24##

A solution of the compound from Example 63 (3.30 g, 12.7 mmol) in 50 mlof THF is treated under argon at room temperature with 2-nitrophenylselenocyanate (3.46 g, 15.2 mmol) and then with tri-n-butylphosphine(3.08 g, 15.2 mmol). The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 1 h,the solvent is stripped off in vacuo and the residue is chromatographedon silica gel (ether: petroleum ether=2:1).

Yield: 4.45 g (79% of theory), Diastereomer ratio D₁ :D₂ =3:1, R_(f)=0.28 and 0.39 (ether/petroleum ether=2:1), C₁₈ H₂₄ N₂ O₆ Se (443.4).

General working procedure A for methyl2-benzylaminocyclopent-1-ene-carboxylate ##STR25##

A solution of the substituted methyl2-benzylaminocyclopent-1-ene-carboxylate (160 mmol) and benzylamine.(34.2 g, 320 mmol) in 540 ml of dichloromethane is treated withp-toluenesulphonic acid (200 mg) and 108 g of molecular sieve (4 Å) andheated under reflux in a water separator for 24 h. The mixture isfiltered and the filtrate is concentrated in vacuo. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel.

EXAMPLE V Methyl 2-Benzylamino-4,4-dimethyl-cyclopent-1-ene-carboxylate##STR26##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to working procedure A.

Yield: 30.0 g (72% of theory), R_(f) =0.49 (petroleum ether/ethylacetate=3:1), C₁₆ H₂₁ NO₃ (259.3).

EXAMPLE VI Methyl 2-Benzylamino-5-methyl-cyclopent-1-ene-carboxylate##STR27##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to working procedure A.

Yield: 27.9 g (71% of theory), R_(f) =0.42 (ether/petroleum ether=5:1),C₁₅ H₁₉ NO₂ (245.3).

EXAMPLE VII Methyl 2-Benzylamino-3-methyl-cyclopent-1-ene-carboxylate##STR28##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the working procedure.

Yield: 20.0 g (51% of theory), R_(f) =0.45 (ether/petroleum ether 1:5),C₁₅ H₁₉ NO₂ (245.3).

EXAMPLE VIII Diethyl 4-Ethylidene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylate##STR29##

Ethyl-triphenylphosphonium bromide (100 g, 270 mmol) is added underargon at room temperature to a solution of potassium t-butoxide (24.8 g,220 mmol) in 1 000 ml of diethyl ether and the mixture is stirred atroom temperature for 20 h. A solution of diethyl4-cyclopentanone-1,2-dicarboxylate (15.8 g, 69 mmol) in 120 ml ofdiethyl ether is added dropwise at 0° C. and the mixture is stirred at0° C. for 1 h. It is treated with 300 ml of water, the organic phase iswashed with saturated NaCl solution, dried over Na₂ SO₄ and filtered,and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (petroleum ether/ether=2:1).

Yield: 13.1 g (79%) of a cis/trans diastereomer mixture, ¹ H NMR(CDCl₃): δ=1.23 (t, 6H); 1.58 (m, 3H), 2.3-2.6 (m, 4H), 3.0-3.22 (m,2H), 4.17 (q, 4H), 5.35 (cm, 1H), C₁₃ H₂₀ O₄.

EXAMPLE IX 4-Ethylidene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid ##STR30##

A solution of LiOH.H₂ O (5.1 g, 120 mmol) in 130 ml of water is addeddropwise at 0° C. to a solution of the compound from Example VIII (13.1g, 54.5 mmol) in 70 ml of THF. The solution is stirred at roomtemperature for 20 h, the THF is stripped off in vacuo and the residueis extracted once with 40 ml of ether. The aqueous phase is brought topH 2 with 10% strength hydrochloric acid and extracted three times with200 ml of ethyl acetate each time. The combined ethyl acetate phases aredried over Na₂ SO₄ and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo.

Yield: 9.0 g (90%) of a diastereomer mixture, M.p.: 170° C., C₉ HnO₄(184.2).

EXAMPLE X 1,2-cis-4-Ethylidene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Anhydride##STR31##

A solution of the compound from Example IX (8.25 g, 44.7 mmol) in 37 mlof propionic anhydride is heated under reflux for 3 h. The solvent isstripped off at 60° C./0.5 mm Hg and the residue is distilled.

Yield: 2.0 g (27%), M.p.: 150° C./0.1 mm Hg (bulb tube distillation), C₉H₁₈ O₂ (166.2).

EXAMPLE XI 6-Ethylidene-cyclopentano 3,4-d!oxazine-2,4-(1H) -dione##STR32##

A solution of the compound from Example X (2.0 g, 12.0 mmol) andtrimethylsilyl azide (1.66 g, 14.4 mmol) in 12 ml of dioxane is heatedat 80° C. for 2 h. The solvent is stripped off in vacuo, the residue istaken up in 13 ml of ether and the solution is treated with water (0.22g, 12 mmol). The mixture is vigorously stirred for 5 min and kept at 6°C. for 3 h. Precipitated product is filtered off with suction and washedwith ether.

Yield: 0.48 g (22%) of a diastereomer mixture, M.p.: >250° C. (dec.), C₉H₁₁ NO₃ (181.2).

EXAMPLE XII Diethyl 4-Benzylidene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylate##STR33##

Benzyl-triphenylphosphonium chloride (95.4 g, 245 mmol) is added underargon at room temperature to a solution of potassium t-butoxide (22.0 g,196 mmol) in 1200 ml of diethyl ether and the mixture is stirred at roomtemperature for 4 h. A solution of diethyl4-cyclopentanone-1,2-dicarboxylate (14.0 g, 61.3 mmol) is then addeddropwise at 0° C. and the mixture is heated under reflux for 8 d.Further working up is carried out in analogy to the procedure of ExampleVIII.

Yield: 15.9 g (86%), cis/trans isomers, R_(f) =0.37, 0.43 (petroleumether/ether=5:1), ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): δ=1.25 (2t, 6H), 2.70-3.35 (m, 6H),4.17 (q, 4H), 6.38 (cm, 1H), 7.12-7.40 (m, 5H). C₁₈ H₂₂ O₄ (302.37).

EXAMPLE XIII 4-Benzylidene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid ##STR34##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of ExampleIX.

Yield: 12.8 g (100%), M.p.: 172° C., C₁₄ H₁₄ O₄ (246.26).

EXAMPLE XIV Diethyl1,2-cis-4-Difluoromethylene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylate ##STR35##

Tris-(dimethylamino)-phosphine (57.1 g, 350 mmol) is added dropwise at0° C. under argon in the course of 30 min to a solution of diethyl1,2-cis-4-cyclopentanone-1,2-dicarboxylate (20.0 g, 87.6 mmol) anddibromodifluoromethane (36.8 g, 175 mmol) in THF (400 ml). The mixtureis slowly allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred for a further1 h at this temperature. It is treated with triethylamine (17.6 g, 175mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 15 h. After addition of 500 mlof water, the reaction mixture is extracted with diethyl ether (3×500ml) and the combined organic phases are washed with satd. NaCl solution(2×300 ml), dried over Na₂ SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (petroleum ether/diethyl ether=1:1).

Yield: 5.93 g (27%), ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): δ=1.28 (t, 6H), 2.55-2.90 (4H),3.17 (dt, 2H), 4.17 (q, 4H). C₁₂ H₁₆ F₂ O₄ (262.4).

EXAMPLE XV 1,2-cis-4-Difluoromethylene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylicAcid ##STR36##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of ExampleIX.

Yield: 3.86 g (85%), M.p.: 147°-149° C., C₈ H₈ F₂ O₄ (206.1).

EXAMPLE XVI 4-Difluoromethylene-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Anhydride##STR37##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example X.

Yield: 2.25 g (65%), M.p.: 140°-145° C./0.05 mbar (bulb tubedistillation), C₈ H₆ F₂ O₃ (188.1).

EXAMPLE XVII 6-Difluoromethylene-cyclopentano3,4-d!oxazine-2,4-(1H)-dione ##STR38##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of ExampleXI.

Yield: 1.40 g (59%), M.p.: 130° C. (dec.), C₈ H₇ F₂ NO₃ (203.1).

EXAMPLE XVIII Diethyl 4,4-Difluoro-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylate##STR39##

Diethylaminosulphur trifluoride (11.28 g, 70 mmol) is added dropwise at0° C. to a solution of diethyl 4-cyclopentanone-1,2-dicarboxylate (6.43g, 28.2 mmol) in 100 ml of toluene and the solution is stirred at roomtemperature for 5 d. The solution is poured into ice-water, the mixtureis extracted with ethyl acetate (2×200 ml), the organic phase is dried(Na₂ SO₄) and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (petroleum ether/diethyl ether=1:1).

Yield: 3.79 g (56% of a diastereomer mixture, R_(f) =0.65 (petroleumether/diethyl ether=1:1), ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): δ=1.28 (t, 6H), 2.52 (cm,4H), 3.29 (cm, 2H), 4.18 (q, 4H), C₁₁ H₁₆ O₄ F₂ (250.2).

EXAMPLE XIX 4,4-Difluoro-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid ##STR40##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of ExampleXI.

Yield: 4.40 g (77%), M.p.: 128° C., C₇ H₈ O₄ F₂ (194.1).

EXAMPLE XX 4,4-Difluoro-cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Anhydride##STR41##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example X.

Yield: 2.90 g (75%), M.p.: 150° C./0.15 mbar (bulb tube distillation),C₇ H₆ F₂ O₃ (176.12).

EXAMPLE XXI 6,6-Difluoro-cyclopentano 3,4-d!oxazine-2,4-(1H)-dione##STR42##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of ExampleXI.

Yield: 2.33 g (74%), M.p.: 116° C. (dec.), C₇ H₇ F₂ NO₃ (191.1).

EXAMPLE XXII Ethyl 3-Benzyloxymethyl-cyclopentan-2-one-1-carboxylate##STR43##

A solution of 2-benzyloxymethyl-cyclopentan-2-one (23.5 g, 115 mmol,preparation according to Murata S., Tetrahedron Letters, 1980, 2527) in100 ml of THF is added dropwise at -78° C. under argon to a solution oflithium diisopropylamide (138 mmol) in 300 ml of THF and the mixture isstirred at -78° C. for 30 min and at -40° C. for 10 min.1,3-Dimethyltetrahydro-2-(1H)-pyrimidone (14.7 g, 115 mmol) is addeddropwise at -78° C. and the solution thus prepared is finally addeddropwise at -78° C. to a solution of ethyl cyanoformate (22.8 g, 230mmol). After 10 min, the reaction mixture is poured into 200 ml ofwater, the THF is stripped off in vacuo and the residue is taken up in1100 ml of diethyl ether. The organic phase is washed with water (3×100ml), dried (Na₂ SO₄) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (petroelum ether/diethyl ether=2:1).

Yield: 19.3 g (61%), R_(f) =0.34 (petroleum ether/diethyl ether=2:1),C₁₆ H₂₀ O₄ (276.3).

EXAMPLE XXIII Ethyl2-Benzylamino-3-benzyloxymethyl-cyclopent-1-ene-1-carboxylate ##STR44##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example Vstarting from Example XXII.

Yield: 14.2 g (54%), R_(f) =0.62 (petroleum ether/diethyl ether=2:1),C₂₄ H₂₇ NO₃ (377.48).

PREPARATION EXAMPLES Example 1 Ethyl1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate Hydrochloride##STR45##

Acetyl chloride (3.01 g, 38.4 mmol) is added dropwise to a solution ofthe compound from Example III (3.90 g, 23.3 mmol) in 48 ml of EtOH. Thesolution is stirred at room temperature for 20 h and the solvent isstripped off in vacuo.

Yield: 4.79 g (100%), R_(f) =0.48 (ether:acetonitrile:conc. NH₃/10:1:0.1), C₉ H₁₅ NO₂ ×HCl (169.2×36.5).

Example 2 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidHydrochloride ##STR46##

A solution of the compound from Example III (0.500 g, 3.00 mmol) in 30ml of 0.1N HCl (3.00 mmol) is stirred at room temperature for 4 h. Thesolvent is stripped off in vacuo at 30° C. and the residue is dried at30° C./0.1 mm Hg for 12 h.

Yield: 0.513 g (96%), M.p.: 190° C., C₇ H₁₁ NO₃ ×HCl (141.2×36.5).

Example 3 Ethyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR47##

A solution of the compound from Example 1 (15.4 g, 75.0 mmol) andtriethylamine (22.8 g, 225 mmol) in 225 ml of CH₂ Cl₂ is treated at 0°C. with di-tert-butyl dicarbonate. (24.8 g, 112 mmol) and the mixture isstirred at room temperature for 4 h. The solvent is stripped off invacuo and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel (ether/petroleumether=1:3).

Yield: 18.0 g (91%)

R_(f) =0.29 (ether/petroleum ether=1:3)

C₁₄ H₂₃ NO₄ (269.3)

Example 4 Ethyl1,2-cis-3-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-oxo-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR48##

Ozone is passed through a solution of the compound from Example 3 (18.0g, 67.0 mmol) at -70° C. until the solution is coloured blue and oxygenis then passed through until it is decolorised. The mixture is treatedwith dimethyl sulphide (24,8 g; 0.40 mol), allowed to warm to roomtemperature and stirred at this temperature for a further 2 h. Thesolvent is stripped off in vacuo, the residue is stirred withdiisopropyl ether, and the solid is filtered off with suction and washedwith diethyl ether.

Yield: 15.1 g (83%)

M.p.: 132° C.

C₁₃ H₂₁ NO₅ (271.3)

Example 5 Ethyl 1,2-cis-2-amino-4-oxo-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR49##

A solution of the compound from Example 4 (0.980 g, 3.60 mmol) in 5 mlof 4N HCl in dioxane is stirred at room temperature for 3 h. The solventis stripped off in vacuo and the residue is dried at 50° C./0.1 mm Hgfor 20 h.

Yield: 0.734 g (98%) ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ=1.24 (t, J=7 Hz, 3H);2.14-2.80 (m, 4H); 3.49-3.62 (m, 1H), 4.02-4.28 (m, 3H); 8.53 (s, broad,3H).

C₈ H₁₃ NO₃ ×HCl (171.2×36.5)

Example 6 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-oxo-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR50##

A solution of the compound from Example 5 (0.500 g, 2.41 mmol) in 40 mlof 3N HCl is heated at 80° C. for 2 h. The solvent is stripped off invacuo and the residue is dried at 50° C./0.1 mm Hg for 20 h.

Yield: 0.432 g (100%)

¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ=2.42-2.76 (m, 4H); 3.42-3.56 (m, 1H); 4.08 (s,broad, 1H), 8.45 (s, broad, 3H). C₆ H₉ NO₃ ×HCl (141.3×36.5)

Example 7 Ethyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-hydroxy-cyclopentane-carboxylate##STR51##

A solution of the compound from Example 6 (5.00 g, 18.5 mmol) in 150 mlof MeOH is treated at 5° C. with NaBH₄ (0.345 g, 9.0 mmol) and stirredat room temperature for 1 h. The solvent is stripped off in vacuo, theresidue is taken up in water and the solution is extracted with CH₂ Cl₂.The organic phase is dried over Na₂ SO₄ and the solvent is stripped offin vacuo.

Yield: 4.9 g (97%)

Diastereomer ratio D₁ :D₂ =3:1

R_(f) =0.42 and 0.48 (ether)

C₁₃ H₂₃ NO₅ (273.3)

Example 8 Ethyl 1,2-cis-2-amino-4-hydroxy-cyclopentanecarboxylatehydrochloride ##STR52##

A solution of the compound from Example 7 (1.10 g, 4.0 mmol) in 6 ml of4N HCl in dioxane is stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The solvent isstripped off in vacuo and the residue is dried at 50° C./0.1 mm Hg for20 h.

Yield: 0.82 g (97%)

Diastereomer ratio D₁ :D₂ =3:1

MS (DEI): m/e=174 (M+H)

C₈ H₁₅ NO₃ ×HCl (173.2×36.5)

Example 9 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-hydroxy-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR53##

A solution of the compound from Example 8 (210 mg, 1.0 mmol) in 13 ml of3N HCl is stirred at 80° C. for 2 h. The solvent is stripped off invacuo and the residue is dried at 50° C./0.1 mm Hg for 20 h.

Yield: 151 mg (83%)

Diastereomer ratio D₁ :D₂ =3:1

MS (DEI): m/e=146 (M+H)

C₆ H₁₁ NO₃ ×HCl (145.2×36.5)

Example 10 Methyl1,2-cis-2-benzylamino-4,4-dimethyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate ##STR54##

A solution of the compound from Example VI (8.15 mmol) in 70 ml of EtOHis treated with 1 g of platinum (5% on active carbon) and hydrogenatedat 35° C. and 80 bar of H₂ for 20 h. The catalyst is filtered off, thefiltrate is concentrated in vacuo and the residue is chromatographed onsilica gel.

Yield: 2.13 g (51%)

R_(f) =0.49 (ethyl acetate/petroleum ether=1:2)

C₁₆ H₂₃ NO₂ (261.3)

Example 11 Methyl1,2-cis-2-benzylamino-5-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate ##STR55##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example10.

Yield: diastereomer D₁ : 0.67 g (33%)

R_(f) =0.49 (ethyl acetate/petroleum ether=1:2)

Diastereomer D₂ =0.59 (29%)

R_(f) =0.34 (ethyl acetate/petroleum ether=1:2)

C₁₅ H₂₁ NO₂ (247.34)

Example 12 Methyl1,2-cis-2-benzylamino-3-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate ##STR56##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example10.

Yield: 1.41 g (71%)

2 diastereomers D₁ :D₂ =4:1

R_(f) =0.49 and 0.31 (ethyl acetate/petroleum ether=1:4)

C₁₅ H₂₁ NO₂ (247.34)

Example 13 Methyl1,2-cis-2-amino-4,4-dimethyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate hydrochloride##STR57##

A solution of the compound from Example 10 (7.70 mmol) in 77 ml of 0.1NHCl (7.70 mmol), 80 ml of H₂ O and 110 ml of EtOH is treated with 710 mgof palladium (10% on active carbon) and hydrogenated at room temperatureand 3 bar of H₂ for 20 h. The catalyst is filtered off, the filtrate isconcentrated in vacuo and the residue is dried at 50° C./0.1 mm Hg for12 h.

Yield: 1.52 g (95%)

M.p.: 148° C.

C₉ H₁₇ NO₂ ×HCl (171.2×36.5)

Example 14 Methyl 1,2-cis-2-amino-5-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR58##

The title compound is obtained in analogy to the procedure of Example10.

Yield: diastereomer A: 1.43 g (96%)

M.p.: 169° C.

Diastereomer B: 1.46 g (98%)

M.p.: 64° C.

C₈ H₁₅ NO₂ ×HCl (157.2×36.5)

Example 15 Methyl 1,2-cis -2-amino-3-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR59##

The title compound is obtained in analogy to the procedure of Example10.

Yield: 1.50 g (100%)

2 diastereomers: D₁ :D₂ =4:1

R_(f) =0.45 (ether/acetonitrile/conc. NH₃ =10:1:0.1)

C₈ H₁₅ NO₂ ×HCl (157.2×36.5)

Example 16 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4,4-dimethyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR60##

A solution of the compound from Example 13 (4.20 mmol) in 70 ml of 3NHCl is heated under reflux for 2 h. The solvent is stripped off invacuo, and the residue is washed with THF and dried at 50° C./0.1 mm Hgfor 20 h.

Yield: 0.81 g (100%)

M.p.: 190° C. (dec.)

C₈ H₁₅ NO₂ ×HCl (157.2×36.5)

Examples 17a and 17b 1,2-cis-2-Amino-5-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid hydrochloride ##STR61##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example16.

Yield: diastereomer A: 0.61 (81%) (Example 17a)

M.p.: 134° C.

Diastereomer B: 0.73 g (97%) (Example 17b)

M.p.: 200° C. (dec.)

C₇ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (143.2×36.5)

Example 18 1,2-cis-2-Amino-3-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR62##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example16.

Yield: 0.68 g (90%)

Diastereomer ratio D₁ :D₂ =4:1

M.p.: 206° C.

C₇ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (143.2×36.5)

Example 19 1,2-cis-2-Amino-2-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR63##

15 g (0.12 mol) of 2-methyl-6-azabicyclo 3.2.0!heptan-7-one cf. T.Sasaki et al., Tetrahedron 32, 437 (1976)! are suspended in portions in100 ml of concentrated hydrochloric acid, and the suspension is stirredup to the clear point at 40° C. The solution is extracted once withdiethyl ether and the aqueous phase is concentrated to dryness. Afterdrying in a high vacuum, 20.7 g (96%) of a white solid are obtained.

M.p.: 194° C.

C₇ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (143×36.5)

Example 20 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid##STR64##

3 g (0.024 mol) of 4-methyl-6-azabicyclo 3.2.0!heptan-7-one preparation:T. Sasaki et al., Tetrahedron 32, (1976)! are stirred at roomtemperature for 2 h together with 15 ml of conc. hydrochloric acid.After extracting the solution with ether, the extract is concentrated todryness. The residue is dried in a high vacuum at 40° C.

Yield: 2.9 g (67%)

M.p.: 188.5° C.

C₇ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (143×36.5)

Example 211,2-cis-2-N-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR65##

A solution of N-(9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyloxy)-succinimide (0.995 g,2.95 mmol) in 10 ml of dioxane is added dropwise at 0° C. to a solutionof Example 2 (0.500 g, 2.81 mmol) in 20 ml of 10% strength aqueous N₂CO₃ solution. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 12 h andextracted three times with 10 ml of ether each time. The aqueous phaseis adjusted to pH 2 with conc. hydrochloric acid at 0° C. and extractedtwice with 40 ml of ether each time. The ether phases are dried over Na₂SO₄ and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo.

Yield: 0.940 g (92%)

M.p.: 137° C.

C₂₂ H₂₁ NO₄ (363.4)

Example 22 and Example 231,2-cis-2-N-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methyl-cyclopent-3-ene-1-carboxylicacid (Example 22) ##STR66##1,2-cis-2-N-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methyl-cyclopent-4-ene-1-carboxylicacid (Example 23) ##STR67##

A solution of the compound from Example 2 (0.870 g, 4.90 mmol) in 20 mlof 10% strength hydrochloric acid is stirred at room temperature for 20h and then evaporated in vacuo. The residue is dissolved in 25 ml of 10%strength Na₂ CO₃ solution and treated at 0° C. with a solution ofN-(9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyloxy)-succinimide (1.65 g, 4.30 mmol) in 15ml of dioxane. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 48 h, 50ml of H₂ O are added and it is extracted twice with 20 ml of ether eachtime. The aqueous phase is adjusted to pH 2 at 0° C. and extracted twicewith 50 ml of ether each time. The ether phases are dried over Na₂ SO₄,the solvent is stripped off in vacuo and the residue is chromatographedon silica gel (methylene chloride/methanol 20:1).

Yield: 0.211 g (12%) (Example 22)

R_(f) =0.31 (methylene chloride/methanol 20:1) (Example 22)

Yield: 0.187 g (11%) (Example 23)

R_(f) =0.28 (methylene chloride/methanol=20:1) (Example-23)

C₂₂ H₂₁ NO₄ (363.4)

Example 24 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-methyl-cyclopent-4-ene-1-carboxylic acid##STR68##

A solution of Example 2 (0.870 g, 4.90 mmol) in 20 ml of 10% strengthhydrochloric acid is stirred at room temperature for 20 h and thenevaporated in vacuo. The residue is dissolved in 8 ml of ethanol,treated with 15 ml of ether and allowed to stand at 5° C. for 5 d.Precipitated product is filtered off with suction and washed with ether.

Yield: 0.246 g (28%)

M.p.: 196° C.

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ ×HCl (141.2×36.5)

Example 25 1,2-cis -2-Amino -4-methyl-cyclopent-4-ene-1-carboxylic acid##STR69##

A solution of Example 23 (0.380 g, 1.05 mmol) in 30 ml of liquid ammoniais stirred for 10 h. The ammonia is allowed to evaporate, the residue istreated with 50 ml of ether, the mixture is stirred at room temperaturefor 1 h and filtered, and the residue is washed with 20 ml of ether. Theresidue is taken up in 5 ml of water and the mixture is stirred for 10min. It is filtered, the solid is washed with 3 ml of water and thefiltrate is concentrated in vacuo. The residue is recrystallised from80% strength aqueous ethanol.

Yield: 0.082 g (55%)

M.p.: 190° C.

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ (141.2)

Example 26 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-methyl-cyclopent-3-ene-1-carboxylic acid##STR70##

A solution of Example 22 (0.410 g, 1.13 mmol) in 30 ml of liquid ammoniais stirred for 10 h. The ammonia is allowed to evaporate, the residue istreated with 50 ml of ether, the mixture is stirred at room temperaturefor 1 h and filtered and the residue is washed with 20 ml of ether. Theresidue is taken up in 5 ml of water and the mixture is stirred for 10min. It is filtered, the solid is washed with 3 ml of water and thefiltrate is concentrated in vacuo. The residue is recrystallised from80% aqueous ethanol.

Yield: 0.112 g (70%)

M.p.: 221° C.

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ (141.2)

Example 27 1,2-cis -2-Amino-4-methyl-cyclopent-3-ene-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR71##

The compound from Example 2 (0.110 g, 0.78 mmol) is dissolved in 7.80 ml(0.78 mmol) of 0.1N HCl. The solution is then evaporated in vacuo.

Yield: 0.138 g (100%)

M.p.: 188° C. (dec.)

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ ×HCl (141.2×36.5)

Example 28 (R)-Phenethylammonium(+)-1,2-cis-2-(9-fluorenylmethoxy-carbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR72##

A solution of Example 21 (10.0 g, 27.5 mmol) in 4.5 ml of tert-butylmethyl ether and 15 ml of EtOH is treated with (R)-(+)-phenethylamine(3.33 g, 27.5 mmol). The mixture is heated under reflux and about 80 mlof EtOH are added dropwise until a clear solution is formed. The mixtureis allowed to cool slowly to room temperature overnight, andprecipitated crude product is filtered off with suction and washed with20 ml of tert-butyl methyl ether/EtOH (3:1). The crude product is thenrecrystallised once more from 30 ml of tert-butyl methyl ether and 70 mlof ethanol.

Yield: 3.49 g (26%)

M.p.: 163° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ =+17.1° (c=1, MeOH)

C₂₀ H₂₁ NO₄ ×C₈ H₁₁ N (363.4×121.2)

Example 29 (S)-Phenethylammonium(-)-1,2-cis-2-(9-fluorenylmethoxy-carbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR73##

The preparation takes place analogously as described in Example 28 using(S)-phenethylamine instead of (R)-phenethylamine.

Yield: 3.48 g (26%)

M.p.: 165° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ =17.8° (c=0 73, MeOH)

C₂₀ H₂₁ NO₄ ×C₈ H₁₁ N (363.4×121.2)

Example 30

(-)-1,2-cis-2-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR74##

Example 29 (3.49 g, 7.20 mmol) is suspended in 40 ml of water and 40 mlof ethyl acetate. The mixture is treated with 1N HCl to pH 2, the phasesare separated and the aqueous phase is extracted a further 2 x with 40ml of ethyl acetate each time. The combined organic phases are driedover Na₂ SO₄ and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo.

Yield: 2.46 g (94%)

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-18.8° (c=1, MeOH)

M.p.: 137° C.

Enantiomer excess e.e.=99.5% (HPLC, Chiralpak AS)

C₂₂ H₂₁ NO₄ (363.4)

Example 31(+)-1,2-cis-2-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR75##

The preparation is carried out as for Example 30.

Yield: 2.46 g (94%)

α!_(D) ²⁰ =+18.4° (c=0.48, MeOH)

M.p.: 137° C.

Enantiomer excess e.e.=99.0% (HPLC, Chiralpak AS)

C₂₂ H₂₁ NO₄ (363.4)

Example 32 (-)-1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid hydrochloride ##STR76##

Example 31 (1.35 g, 3.71 mmol) is treated with 100 ml of liquid ammonia,the mixture is stirred for about 10 h and the ammonia is thenevaporated. The residue is treated with 120 ml of ether, and the mixtureis stirred at room temperature for 1 h. It is filtered and the residueis taken up in 5 ml of water, the mixture is filtered again, the residueis washed with 3 ml of water and the filtrate is concentrated in vacuo.The residue is recrystallised from 80% strength aqueous ethanol. Thefree amino acid obtained (0.451 g, 3.19 mmol) is treated with 1N HCl(31.9 ml, 3.19 mmol) and the resulting solution is concentrated in vacuoand the residue is dried in vacuo at 50° C./0.1 mm Hg.

Yield: 0.567 g (86%)

M.p.: 184° C.,

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-11.6° (c=1, H₂ O)

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ ×HCl (141.2×36.5)

Example 33 (+)-1,2-cis -2-Amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid hydrochloride ##STR77##

The preparation is carried out analogously, as described for Example 32.

Yield: 0. 566 g (86%)

M.p.: 186° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ =+11.4° (c=1.04, H₂ O)

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ ×HCl (141.2×36.5)

Example 34 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-ethylidene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR78##

The compound from Example XI (0.30 g, 1.66 mmol) is treated with 0.1NHCl (16.6 mmol, 1.66 mmol). The mixture is stirred for 5 h until a clearsolution has formed. The solvent is stripped off in vacuo at 30° C. andthe residue is dried at 30° C./0.1 mm Hg for 12 h.

Yield: 0.32 g (100%) of a diastereomer mixture

M.p.: 188° C.

C₈ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (155.2×36.5)

Example 35(-)-1,2-cis-2-(t-Butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-1-carboxylic acid##STR79##

A solution of the compound from Example 32 (2.0 g, 11.3 mmol) in 20 mlof dioxane is treated with 16.8 ml of a 1M Na₂ CO₃ solution and, at 0°C., with di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (2.68 g, 12.3 mmol). The mixture isstirred at room temperature for 20 h, 30 ml of ethyl acetate are addedand the solution is brought to pH 2 with 10% strength hydrochloric acid.The aqueous phase is extracted twice more with 30 ml of ethyl acetateeach time. The combined organic phases are washed with satd. NaClsolution, dried over Na₂ SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.

Yield: 2.73 g (100%)

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-41.3° (c=0.72, CH₃ OH)

C₁₂ H₁₉ NO₄ (241.3)

Example 36 Ethyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR80##

A solution of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (2.57 g, 12.5 mmol) in 10 ml ofdichloromethane is added dropwise at 0° C. to a solution of the compoundfrom Example 35 (2.73 g, 11.3 mmol), 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.14 g,1.1 mmol) and methanol (1.09 g, 34 mmol) in 30 ml of dichloromethane.The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 2 h; and precipitateddicyclohexylurea is filtered off with suction and washed with 50 ml ofdichloromethane. The filtrate is washed with 30 ml of 0.1N HCl and 30 mlof satd. NaHCO₃ solution, dried over Na₂ SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (petroleum ether/ethylacetate=3:1).

Yield: 2.36 g (82%)

M.p.: 64° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-86.8° (c=1.02, CH₃ OH)

C₁₃ H₂₁ NO₄

Example 37 Methyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate hydrochloride##STR81##

(tert-Butyldimethyl)silyl trifluoromethanesulphonate (3.27 g, 12.3 mmol)is added dropwise at room temperature under argon to a solution of thecompound from Example 36 (2.10 g, 8.20 mmol) and 2,6-lutidine (1.76 g,16.5 mmol) in 50 ml of dichloromethane. The mixture is stirred for 15min, treated with 100 ml of satd. NH₄ Cl solution and extracted twicewith 100 ml of ether each time. The organic phases are washed with satd.NaCl solution, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residueis dissolved in 50 ml of THF and treated at 0° C. with water (0.30 g,16.5 mmol) and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (1.1M solution in THF, 7.5ml, 8.2 mmol). The mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 1 h, 100 ml of waterare added, the solution is brought to pH 9 with conc. NH₃, 15 g of NaClare added and the mixture is extracted three times with 80 ml of ethylacetate each time. The organic phases are dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel(ether/acetonitrile/conc.

NH₃ =10:1:0.1).

Yield: 1.15 g (73%)

M.p.: 146° C./ α!_(D) ²⁰ =-4.2° (c=1.23, H₂ O)

C₈ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (155.2×36.5)

Example 38 Methyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-tert-butoxycarbonyl)-glycinyl)-amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR82##

A solution of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (0.430 g, 2.09 mmol) in 2 ml ofTHF is added dropwise under argon at 0° C. to a solution of the compoundfrom Example 36 (0.40 g, 2.09 mmol), 1-hydroxy-1H-benzotriazole×H₂ O(0.282 g, 2.09 mmol), N-ethylmorpholine (0.261 g, 2.09 mmol) andN-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycine (0.366 g, 2.09 mmol) in 18 ml of THF. Themixture is stirred at 0° C. for 1 h and at room temperature for 20 h andfiltered, the solid is washed with 10 ml of THF and the filtrate isconcentrated in vacuo. The residue is dissolved in 40 ml of ethylacetate, washed with 20 ml of satd. NaHCO₃ solution and 20 ml of satd.NaCl solution, dried over Na₂ SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.

Yield: 0.585 g (100%)

¹ H NMR (d₆ -DMSO): α=1.38 (s, 5H); 2.18-2.73 (m, 4H); 3.08 (dt, 1H);3.18 and 3.46 (AB of ABX, 2H); 3.57 (s, 3H); 4.40 (ddt, 1H); 4.90 (m,2H); 6.88 (X of ABX, 1H), 7.71 (d, 1H)

C₁₅ H₂₄ N₂ O₅ (312.4)

Example 39 Methyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-tert-butoxycarbonyl(S)-alanyl)-amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR83##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example38.

Yield: 0.630 g (86%)

¹ H NMR (d₆ -DMSO): α=1.09 (d, 3H), 1.36 (s, 9H), 2.22-2.72 (m, 4H),3.10 (dt, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.95 (dq, 1H), 4.40 (ddt, 1H), 4.90 (cm,2H), 6.78 (d, 1H) 7.83 (d, 1H).

C₁₆ H₂₆ N₂ O₅ (326.4)

Example 40 Methyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-glycinyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR84##

(tert-Butyldimethyl)silyl trifluoromethanesulphonate (1.10 g, 4.15 mmol)is added dropwise at 0° C. under argon to a solution of the compoundfrom Example 38 (0.52 g, 1.66 mmol) and 2,6-lutidine (0.59 g, 5.50 mmol)in 10 ml of dichloromethane and the mixture is stirred at roomtemperature for 20 h. It is treated with 20 ml of satd. NH₄ Cl solution,extracted twice with 50 ml of ether each time, the organic phase iswashed with saturated NaCl solution and dried over MgSO₄ and the solventis stripped off in vacuo.

The residue is taken up in 10 ml of THF, the mixture is treated withwater (0.06 g, 3.3 mmol) and a 1.1M solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in THF (3.0 ml, 3.3 mmol) is added dropwise at 0° C. Themixture is stirred at 0° C. for 1 h and treated with 20 ml of water, andthe solution is brought to pH 9 with conc. NH₃. 4 g of NaCl are added,the mixture is extracted three times with 20 ml of ethyl acetate eachtime, and the organic phases are washed with satd. NaCl solution, driedover MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue is chromatographed onsilica gel (ethyl acetate/MeOH/conc. NH₃ =10:0.1). The free base thusobtained is taken up in 10 ml of 0.1N HCl and the solvent is strippedoff in vacuo. The residue is dried at 30° C./0.1 mm Hg for 12 h.

Yield: 0.202 g (49%)

¹ H NMR (DMSO): α=2.25-2.72 (m, 4H), 3.12 (dt, 1H), 3.40-3.62 (m, 2H),3.59 (s, 3H), 4.49 (ddt, 1H), 4.92 (cm, 2H), 8.05 (s, broad, 3H), 8.42(d, 1H).

C₁₀ H₁₆ N₂ O₃ ×HCl (212.2×36.5).

Example 41 Methyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-(S)-alanyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR85##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example40.

Yield: 0.249 g (57%)

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-66.3° (c=1.1 H₂ O)

C₁₁ H₁₈ H₂ O₃ ×HCl

Example 42 (-)-1,2-cis-2-N-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)-(S)-norvalinyl!amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR86##

A solution of FMOC-norvaline-O-succinimide (7.38 g, 16.9 mmol) indimethoxyethane (72 ml) is added dropwise to a solution of the compoundfrom Example 32 (3.00 g, 16.9 mmol) and NaHCO₃ (2.84 g, 33.8 mmol) in 60ml of water and the mixture is stirred overnight at room temperature. Itis treated with THF (180 ml) and the solution is brought to pH 2 with10% strength hydrochloric acid. It is extracted with ether (3×300 ml),and the combined ether phases are washed with water (100 ml) and satd.NaCl solution (100 ml) and dried over Na₂ SO₄. The solvent is strippedoff in vacuo and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel(dichloromethane/methanol=10:1).

Yield: 4.58 (59%)

M.p.: 124° C.

R_(f) =0.43 (CH₂ Cl₂ /MeOH=10:1)

C₂₇ H₃₀ N₂ O₅ (462.54).

Example 43 (-)-1,2-cis-2-N-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)-(S-)norleucyl!amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR87##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example42.

Yield: 4.97 g (74%)

M.p.: 151° C.

F_(f) =0.45 (CH₂ Cl₂ /MeOH=10.1)

C₂₈ H₃₂ N₂ O₅ (476.57).

Example 44 (-)-1,2-cis-2-N-(9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl)-(S)-leucyl!amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR88##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example42.

Yield: 3.17 g (47%)

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-28.3° (c=1.24, MeOH)

R_(f) =0.21 (CH₂ Cl₂ /MeOH=20:1)

C₂₈ H₃₂ N₂ O₅ (476.57).

Example 45(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-(S)-Norvalinyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid hydrochloride ##STR89##

Example 42 (4.53 g, 9.80 mmol) is treated with 150 ml of liquid ammoniaand stirred for about 10 h, and the ammonia is then evaporated. Theresidue is treated with 200 ml of ether and the mixture is stirred atroom temperature for 1 h. It is filtered and the residue is taken up in60 ml of water, the mixture is filtered again, the residue is washedwith 20 ml of water and the filtrate is concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue is dissolved in 89 ml of 0.1N hydrochloric acid, the solvent isstripped off in vacuo and the residue is dried in vacuo over P₂ O₅.

Yield: 2.50 g (92%)

M.p.: 130°-135° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-27.1 (c=1.05, MeOH)

C₁₂ H₂₀ N₂ O₃ ×HCl (240.3×36.5).

Example 46 (-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-(S)-Norleucyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR90##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example45.

Yield: 1.63 g (54%)

M.p.: 108° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-34.3° (C=1.27, MeOH)

C₁₃ H₂₂ N₂ O₃ ×HCl (254.3×36.5).

Example 47(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-(S)-Leucyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid hydrochloride ##STR91##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example45.

Yield: 1.82 g (96%)

M.p.: 70°-80° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ =-21.5° (C=1.4, MeOH)

C₁₃ H₂₂ N₂ O₃ ×HCl (254.3×36.5).

Example 48 Methyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-butoxycarbonyl)-(S)-leucyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR92##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example38.

Yield: 0.584 g (56%)

M.p.: 124° C.

C₁₈ H₃₀ N₂ O₅ (354.5).

Example 49 Methyl(-)-1,2-cis-2-(N-(S)-leucyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR93##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example40.

Yield: 0.259 g (65%)

M.p.: 70° C.

α!_(D) ²⁰ -52.1° (c-1.04, H₂ O).

C₁₄ H₂₄ N₂ O₃ ×HCl (268.4×36.5).

Example 50 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-benzylidene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR94##

A solution of the compound from Example XIII (12.53 g, 50.9 mmol) in 43ml of propionic anhydride is heated under reflux for 3 h. The solvent isstripped off at 60° C./0.5 mm Hg, and the residue is dried at 100°C./0.1 mm Hg for 30 min and dissolved in 60 ml of dioxane. Afteraddition of trimethylsilyl azide (6.84 g, 59.4 mmol), the reactionmixture is heated at 80° C. for 2 h. The solvent is stripped off invacuo, the residue is taken up in 200 ml of ether and treated with 0.78g (43.4 mmol) of water. The mixture is stirred vigorously for 30 min andkept at 5° C. for 2 d. The precipitate is filtered off with suction anddiscarded. (The precipitate consists mainly of Example XIII). Thefiltrate is concentrated to a volume of about 50 ml and cooled to 0° C.for 12 h, whereupon 6-benzylidene-cyclopentano3,4!oxazine-2,4-(1H)-dione (2.52 g) crystallises, the crystals arefiltered off with suction and washed with a little ether and the solidis treated with 103 ml of 0.1N hydrochloric acid. The mixture is stirredat room temperature for 1 h and filtered, and the filtrate isconcentrated in vacuo. The residue is dried in vacuo over P₄ O₁₀.

Yield: 0.95 g (7%) of a 5:1 E/Z isomer mixture

M.p.: 234° C.

¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆); δ=2.70-3.55 (m, 5H), 3.70 (cm, 1H), 6.48 (s, 1H),7.12-7.42 (m, 5H)

C₁₃ H₁₅ NO₂ ×HCl (217.3×36.5).

Example 51 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-difluoromethylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid hydrochloride ##STR95##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 2.

Yield: 1.26 g (96%)

M.p.: 215° C. (dec.)

C₇ H₉ F₂ NO₂ ×HCl (177.2-36.5)

Example 52 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4,4-difluoro-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR96##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 2.

Yield: 1.85 g (83%)

M.p.: 222° C. (dec.)

C₆ H₉ F₂ NO₂ ×HCl (165.1×36.5)

Example 53 (-)-1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR97##

A solution of Example 32 (400 mg, 2.25 mmol) in 30 ml of EtOH and 5 mlof H₂ O is hydrogenated for 3 h at 3 bar and room temperature in thepresence of 50 mg of palladium on active carbon (10%). The mixture isfiltered through kieselguhr and the filtrate is concentrated in vacuo.The residue is dried at 25° C./0.1 mbar for 12 h.

Yield: 396 mg (98%) of a 5:1 diastereomer mixture on C-4

M.p.: 156° C.

C₇ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (143.2×36.5)

Example 54 (-)-1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-ethyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR98##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example53, starting from Example 34.

Yield: 140 g (93%) of a 16:1 diastereomer mixture

M.p.: 205° C. (dec.)

C₈ H₁₅ NO₂ ×HCl (157.2×36.5)

Example 55 1,2-cis-2-Amino-4-benzyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR99##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example53, starting from Example 50.

Yield: 198 mg (90%) of a 3:1 diastereomer mixture on C-4

M.p.: 104° C. (dec.)

C₁₃ H₁₇ NO₂ ×HCl (219.3×36.5)

Example 561,2-cis-2-N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR100##

A solution of the compound from Example 2 (30.0 g, 170 mmol) in 350 mlof dioxane and 252 ml of 1N Na₂ CO₃ solution is treated at 0° C. withdi-tert-butyl dicarbonate (40.5 g, 185 mmol) and stirred at roomtemperature for 16 h. The dioxane is stripped off in vacuo and theaqueous residue is treated with 200 ml of ethyl acetate. The pH of theaqueous phase is adjusted to pH 2-3 by addition of 1N aqueous KHSO₄solution. The organic phase is separated off and the aqueous phase isextracted with ethyl acetate (2×200 ml). The combined organic phases arewashed with water (2×100 ml), dried over Na₂ SO₄ and concentrated invacuo.

Yield: 38.3 g (93%)

¹ H (DMSO-d₆): δ=1.39 (s, 9H), 2.30-2.72 (m, 4H), 3.00 (dt, 1H), 4.12(dt, 1H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 6.78 (d, 1H), 12.08 (s, 1H)

C₁₂ H₁₉ NO₄ (214.3)

Example 57 Methyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR101##

A solution of the compound from Example 56 (54.5 g, 226 mmol), methanol(21.8 g, 680 mmol) and 4-(N,N-di-methylamino)pyridine (2.76 g, 22.6mmol) in 600 ml of CH₂ Cl₂ is slowly treated at 0° C. with a solution ofdicyclohexylcarbodiimide (51.4 g, 250 mmol) in 200 ml of CH₂ Cl₂. Afterstirring at room temperature for 2 h, the mixture is filtered, and thefiltrate is washed with 0.1N HCl (300 ml), satd. NaHCO₃ solution (300ml) and water (300 ml), dried (Na₂ SO₄) and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (petroleum ether/ethylacetate=3:1).

Yield: 42.0 g (73%)

M.p.: 55° C.

R_(f) =0.30 (petroleum ether/ethyl acetate=3:1)

C₁₃ H₂₁ NO₄ (255.3)

Example 58 Methyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-oxo-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR102##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 4,starting from Example 57.

Yield: 34.4 g (92%)

M.p.: 135° C.

C₁₂ H₁₉ NO₅ (257.3)

Example 59 Methyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-oximino-cyclopentane-1-carboxylat##STR103##

A solution of Example 58 (500 mg, 1.94 mmol), pyridine (0.80 ml, 9.80mmol) and hydroxylamine hydrochloride (148 mg, 2.25 mmol) in 10 ml ofEtOH is heated under reflux for 20 h. The solvent is stripped off invacuo, the residue is taken up in water (20 ml) and the mixture isextracted with ether (3×20 ml). The combined ether phases are washedwith water (1×10 ml), dried (Na₂ SO₄) and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (diethyl ether).

Yield: 269 mg (51%)

R_(f) =0.67/0.71 (diethyl ether)

C₁₂ H₂₀ N₂ O₅ (272.3)

Example 60 Methyl 1,2-cis-2-amino-4-oximino-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR104##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 5,starting from Example 59.

Yield: 103 mg (54%)

M.p.: 90°-95° C. (dec.)

C₇ H₁₂ N₂ O₃ ×HCl (223.1×36.5)

Example 61 Methyl1,2-trans-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR105##

A solution of Example 57 (1.00 g, 3.9 mmol) and 1,8-diazabicyclo5.4.0!undec-7-ene (0.90 g, 5.9 mmol) in 20 ml of MeOH is heated underreflux for 12 h. The solvent is stripped off in vacuo, the residue istaken up in ethyl acetate (30 ml), and the mixture is washed with 1N HCl(10 ml) and water (10 ml), dried (Na₂ SO₄) and concentrated in vacuo.The residue is chromatographed in silica gel (petroleum ether/ethylacetate=3:1).

Yield: 520 mg (52%)

M.p.: 140° C.

R_(f) =0.26 (petroleum ether/ethyl acetate=3:1)

C₁₃ H₂₁ NO₄ (255.3)

Example 62 Methyl1,2-trans-2-amino-4-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate ##STR106##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example37, starting from Example 61.

Yield: 141 mg (30%)

¹ H NMR (DMSO): δ=2.30-2.50, 2.67-2.90 (2m, 4H), 3.08 (dt, 1H), 3.68 (s,3H), 3.72 (dt, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 8.40 (s, 3H)

C₈ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (155.2×36.5)

Example 63 Methyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-hydroxy-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR107##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 7,starting from Example 58.

Yield: 3.30 g (97%) of a 3:1 diastereomer mixture

¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): δ=1.45 (s, 9H), 3.14 and 3.32 (2dt, 1H), 3.68 and 3.70(2s, 3H), 4.40 and 4.46 (2dt, 1H), 5.40 (d, 1H)

C₁₂ H₂₁ NO₅ (259.3)

Example 64 Methyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-4-cyclopentene-1-carboxylate##STR108##

A solution of Example IV (3.90 g, 8.80 mmol) in 87 ml of THF is slowlytreated at 0° C. with 30% strength H₂ O₂ (5.23 g, 46.3 mmol) and stirredat room temperature for a further 3 h. After addition of 100 ml ofice-water, the mixture is extracted with CH₂ Cl₂ (3×100 ml), and thecombined organic phases are washed with satd. NaCl solution (100 ml),dried (Na₂ SO₄) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (petroleum ether/diethyl ether=2:1, R_(f)=0.33). 1.32 g (62%) of a 35:65 mixture of the title compound and thecorresponding 3-cyclopentene isomer are obtained. After fractionalcrystallisation from n-hexane (the title compound is found in the motherliquor in each case), the title compound is obtained.

Yield: 142 mg (7%)

¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): δ=1.48 (s, 9H), 2.37, 2.70 (AB part of an ABX system,2H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.71 (m, 1H), 4.62 (dt, 1H), 5.20 (d, 1H), 5.71 (m,1H), 5.96 (m, 1H)

C₁₂ H₁₉ NO₄ (241.3)

Example 65 Methyl 1,2-cis-2-amino-4-cyclopentene-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR109##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 5,starting from Example 64.

Yield: 93 mg (89%) ¹ H NMR (d₆ -DMSO): δ=2.40-2.85 (m, 2H), 3.86 (m,1H), 4.01 (dt, 1H), 5.76 (m, 1H), 5.97 (m, 1H), 8.10 (s, 3H)

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ ×HCl (141.2×36.5)

Example 66 Ethyl1,2-cis-2-benzylamino-3-benzyloxymethyl-cyclo-pentane-1-carboxylate##STR110##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example10, starting from Example XXIII.

Yield: 8.38 (76%)

M.p.: 215° C. (dec.)

Diastereometer ratio D₁ :D₂ =6:1

F_(f) =0.43 (D₁), 0.34 (D₂), (petroleum ether/diethyl ether=1:1)

C₂₄ H₂₉ NO₃ (379.50)

Example 67 Ethyl1,2-cis-2-amino-3-hydroxymethyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate hydrochloride##STR111##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example13, starting from Example 66.

Yield: 3.14 g (97%)

Diastereomer ratio D₁ :D₂ =6:1

¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): δ=1.28, 1.29 (2t, 3H), 1.72-2.30 (m, 4H), 2.71 (D₂) and2.88 (D₂) (2m, 1H), 3.06 (D₂) and 3.27 (D₂) (2m, 1H), 3.50-3.90 (m, 3H),4.10-4.32 (m, 3H), 8.40 (s, 3H)

C₉ H₁₇ NO₃ ×HCl (187.2×36.5)

Example 68 Ethyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-3-hydroxy-methyl-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR112##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 3,starting from Example 67.

Yield: 2.98 g (98%)

Diastereomer ratio D₁ :D₂ =5:1

¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): 1.28 (2t, 3H), 1.45 (2s, 9H), 1.65-2.38 (m, 5H), 3.02(D₂), 3.06 (D₁), (2dt, 1H), 3.22-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.95-4.40 (m, 4H), 4.95(D₁), 5.61 (D₂) (2d, 1H)

C₁₄ H₂₅ NO₅ (287.4)

Example 69 Ethyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-3-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate ##STR113##

2-Nitrophenyl selenocyanate (3.56 g, 15.7 mmol) and a solution oftri-n-butylphosphine (3.17 g; 15.7 mmol) in 20 ml of THF are addeddropwise under argon at room temperature to a solution of Example 68(2.25 g, 7.83 mmol) in 210 ml of THF. After stirring for 30 min, 30%strength H₂ O₂ (1.33 g, 39.2 mmol) is added dropwise and the mixture isstirred overnight at room temperature. After addition of water (500 ml),the mixture is extracted with ethyl acetate (3×250 ml), the combinedorganic phases are washed with NaHCO₃ solution (200 ml) and dried(MgSO₄) and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (petroleum ether/diethyl ether=2:1).

Yield: 1.67 g (79%)

M.p.: 64° C.

C₁₄ H₂₃ NO₄ (269.3)

Example 701,2-cis-2-N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino-3-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylicacid ##STR114##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of ExampleIX, starting from Example 69.

Yield: 1.71 g (97%)

M.p.: 135° C.

C₁₂ H₁₉ NO₄ (241.3)

Example 71 Methyl1,2-cis-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-3-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR115##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example57, starting from Example 70.

Yield: 1.59 g (91%)

M.p.: 44° C.

C₁₃ H₂₁ NO₄ (255.3)

Example 72 1,2-cis-2-Amino-3-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acidhydrochloride ##STR116##

(tert-Butyldimethyl)silyl trifluoromethanesulphonate (1.64 g, 6.21 mmol)is added dropwise to a solution of Example 70 (500 mg, 2.07 mmol) and2,6-lutidine (890 mg, 8.30 mmol) in 5 ml of CH₂ Cl₂ at room temperatureunder argon. The mixture is stirred for 3 h, 10 ml of satd. NH₄ Clsolution are added and the mixture is extracted with ether (2×20 ml),the combined organic phases are washed with satd. NaCl solution (10 ml)and dried (Na₂ SO₄), and the solvent is stripped off in vacuo. Theresidue is taken up in 20.7 ml of 0.1N hydrochloric acid and 20 ml ofTHF, the mixture is stirred for 20 h, the THF is stripped off in vacuo,the residue is washed with ether (10 ml) and the aqueous phase isconcentrated in vacuo.

The residue is dissolved in 7 ml of propene oxide and the solution isheated under reflux for 30 min. The precipitated solid is filtered offwith suction and washed with ether and the residue (136 mg) is taken upin 9.6 ml of 0.1N hydrochloric acid. The solvent is stripped off invacuo and the residue is dried in vacuo over P₄ O₁₀.

Yield: 190 mg (52%)

M.p.: 208° C. (dec.)

C₇ H₁₁ NO₂ ×HCl (141.2×36.5)

Example 73 Methyl 1,2-cis-2-amino-3-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylatehydrochloride ##STR117##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example37, starting from Example 71.

Yield: 145 mg (39%)

M.p.: 143° C.

C₈ H₁₃ NO₂ (155.2×36.5)

Example 74 Methyl1,2-trans-2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-3-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR118##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example61, starting from Example 71.

Yield: 410 mg (82%)

M.p.: 74° C.

R_(f) =0.43 (petroleum ether/ethyl acetate=3:1)

C₁₃ H₂₁ NO₄ (255.3)

Example 75 Methyl1,2-trans-2-amino-3-methylene-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate hydrochloride##STR119##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example37, starting from Example 74.

Yield: 228 mg (82%)

M.p.: 166° C.

C₈ H₁₃ NO₂ ×HCl (155.2×36.5)

Example 76 Methyl2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-cyclopentane-3-one-1-carboxylate##STR120##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 4,starting from Example 71.

Yield: 898 mg (89%),

2 diastereomers cis:trans=2:1

M.p.: 98° C.

C₁₂ H₁₉ NO₅ (257.3)

Example 77 Methyl 2-amino-cyclopentan-3-one-1-carboxylate ##STR121##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 5,starting from Example 76.

Yield: 139 mg (92%)

2 diastereomers cis:trans=2:1

M.p.: 250° C.

C₇ H₁₁ NO₃ ×HCl (157.2×36.5)

Example 78 Methyl2-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino-3,3-difluorecyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR122##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of ExampleXVIII, starting from Example 76.

Yield: 176 mg (32%), cis:trans=2:1

¹ H NMR (CDCl₃): δ=1.46 (s, 9H), 2.10-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.70 (m, 2H),2.72 (dt, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 4.30-4.52 (m, 1H), 4.85 (cis, s, 1H), 5.20(trans, s, 1H) C₁₂ H₁₉ F₂ NO₄ (279.3)

Example 79 Methyl 2-amino-3,3-difluoro-cyclopentane-1-carboxylate##STR123##

The title compound is prepared in analogy to the procedure of Example 5,starting from Example 78.

Yield: 61 mg (48%), cis:trans=2:1

M.p.: 118° C.

C₇ H₁₁ F₂ NO₂ ×HCl (176.2×36.5)

We claim:
 1. A cyclopentane- or pentene-62-amino acid compound of theformula (I): ##STR124## in which A and T independently represent asubstituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluorine,chlorine, bromine, methyl which is monosubstituted or disubstituted byidentical or different hydroxyl or benzyloxy substituents, ethyl whichis monosubstituted or disubstituted by identical or different hydroxyl,phenyl or benzyloxy substituents, and straight-chain or branched propylor butyl which is optionally monosubstituted or disubstituted byidentical or different hydroxyl, phenyl or benzyloxy substituents;B andD independently represent a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydroxyl, methylwhich is optionally monosubstituted or disubstituted by identical ordifferent hydroxyl, phenyl or benzyloxy substituents, ethyl which ismonosubstituted or disubstituted by identical or different hydroxyl,phenyl or benzyloxy substituents, and straight-chain or branched propylor butyl which is optionally monosubstituted or disubstituted byidentical or different hydroxyl, phenyl or benzyloxy substituents; E, G,L and M independently represent a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydroxyl and alkylhaving up to 4 carbon atoms which is optionally monosubstituted ordisubstituted by identical or different hydroxyl, phenyl or benzyloxysubstituents; or B and D, E and G in each case together represent aradical of the formula: ##STR125## in which R⁶ and R⁷ are identical ordifferent and represent a substituent selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or straight-chain or branchedalkyl having up to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl; or E and G and/or B and Dtogether represent the radical of the formula: B, D, E and G or E, G, Land M in each case together form a radical of the formula: ##STR126## inwhich D' and G' have the abovementioned meaning of D and G, but do notsimultaneously represent hydrogen; G and L are identical or differentand denote hydrogen or methyl; R² represents a substituent selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen, allyloxycarbonyl, benzyl,benzyloxycarbonyl, Boc or Fmoc, straight-chain or branched alkyl havingup to 4 carbon atoms, straight-chain or branched acyl having up to 4carbon atoms, and an amino acid residue of the formula: ##STR127## inwhich R⁹ denotes hydrogen, straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to4 carbon atoms or benzyl; and R¹⁰ denotes hydrogen, tert-butoxycarbonylor Fmoc; R³ represents hydrogen; V represents a member selected from thegroup consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom and the --NH group;R¹ represents a substituent selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and straight-chain or branched alkyl having up to 4 carbonatoms, and phenyl which are optionally substituted by fluorine,chlorine, bromine, nitro, cyano, methyoxy or ethoxy; with the provisothat at least one of A, B, D, E, G, L, M and T is not hydrogen; astereoisomeric form of said compound, an acid addition salt thereof, ora metal salt complex thereof.
 2. An antimicrobial composition comprisingan antimicrobial effective amount of a cyclopentane- or pentene-β-aminoacid compound according to claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.